George Thomas Owen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to George Thomas Owen, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry in action as acting Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. CURTIS (AV-4), during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Commander Owen organized his command in a spirited and effective defense.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 302 (May 1942)